Eye Spy Optical
One-on-one Styling of Custom, Colorful, Handmade Eyewear and Sunwear since 1998.
Voted "Best Eyewear Shop" by the Chicago Reader and NewCity 5 times, Eye Spy features custom, colorful, handmade eyewear and expert guidance in a living-room atmosphere.
Autumn is a new Eye Spier who was looking to replace a treasured broken frame. This chic Cazal was the perfect fit!
Nina Mûr is customizable in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Designed in Spain and made with ultra lightweight wood from sustainable forests in Finland! 🌳 Look bold, support sustainability!! 👏
This is what happens when you have an after-work get-together, eat and drink too much, and then try to get a group photo🤪🥰🤷♀️
Tale of two . One bold and one subtle…both fabulous!! Both Cynthia and Meghan went for totally different looks this time around, and we are here for it!!😍 Are you ready to switch up your look for fall??
Mark came in for his annual exam last week…wearing a custom collab Mark x Sabine Be t-shirt!! He’s getting his favorite frame updated with his new Rx so he can see as good as he looks! We still have some appointments available this Thursday if you, too, need your annual eye exam - call us at 773.477.2670 - 👀👩🏼⚕️👀
Last day of our August Sale!! We are open until 5pm today, so pay us a visit before you miss out on the deals!! 🤓🥳
Two beloved customers recently bought the same frame, in different colors, and both happened to pick up their frames on the same day! It was kismet!! LaKesha and Michael both look so great in their newest addition to their growing eyewear collections!🤓😍👏👓
4 days... and we just added more frames to the sale selection!!!! The August Sale is almost over, which means now is the best time to find your next favorite! This beautifully crafted wooden frame is super lightweight, perfect for hot days like this, and equipped with UV protecting sun lenses for a non-Rx grab n go (and available for custom lenses, clear or tinted). We’ll be here from 12-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 11-5pm on Friday and Saturday.
When Kathy stopped by to pick up a repair, she couldn’t resist trying on frames. We knew she would love this oversized Sabine Be frame with different colored interchangeable rings! Add on some Transition lenses and it’s a multi-use pair to match any fit.
Kathy is a founding partner and CEO of Be Strong Families, a nonprofit that works to establish positive and healthy family relationships. Keep an eye out this fall for our fundraising event with 😊🏡
This frame is like no other…seriously. Recycled acetate creates one-of-a-kind beauty for the most custom.colorful.handmade look possible. We might even have a few of these beauties on sale, so get here ASAP to try before they’re gone! (Out of town? Call 773.477.2670 to book a virtual fitting 😎)
With just over a week left of August, there are only 7 days left to take advantage of our SALE! Don’t forget to stop by and save 10-75% off select frames. 🏃 Tues-Thurs 12-6pm, Fri&Sat 11-5pm
📷From our 2024 lookbook😎
Dulce is a new customer that was searching for a blue pair of glasses... but somehow got these fabulous pairs instead!? Both pairs have the newest so these are perfectly clear inside and get dark outside...so you can see that are beginning to get darker in these photos!😎😍👀
The August Sale is in full-swing! Take 10-75% off sunglasses, select one-of-a-kind eyewear, limited edition specs and more! Swing by to find your new favorites…like this pearlescent frame made by using recycled acetate to create new, completely unique patterns.
Still a great selection of frames and sunnies up to 75% off!! Stop by today! Open Saturday 11-5pm. 😎🤓🥳
Get you someone that’s looks at you like this, when you get your first pair of glasses 🥰🤓 Todd has been getting glasses here for a dozen years, and it was finally time for his partner Susan to take the plunge! They both selected a pair of and look so cute together!!😍
What are you waiting for? We have a great selection of sale frames and sunglasses on sale this month for up to 75% off. Stop in and let us help you select a new pair for fall!!
Our August Sunglass and More Sale is on! Up to 75% off... swing in soon for the best selection!! 😎🧐😎🤓
James selected two pairs of spectacular specs…and requested a light blue tint in this smokey grey pair of MASAHIROMARUYAMA frames. We obliged…and wow, does he look sharp!?!😎
We just received our new organic cotton, fair-wage, fair-labor, sustainable bags!! And the artwork was created by our friend Emily of ! We love them!😍 Thanks !!
Our August Sale Starts TODAY!!
Take 10% to 75% off sunwear, eyewear, and ALL of our kids' eyewear!!
Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 31
Tuesday-Thursday 12-6pm
Friday & Saturday 11-5pm
See you soon!!
For his first pair of eyewear, Graham went bold! He selected a sunglass and made them into a fabulous optical…and we are here for it!😍🤓
Sometimes needs to recharge with her family:) Hope everyone is squeezing in some time to relax this summer, near or far! 🎣🏊♂️🚲
from Nina Mür 🔒neutral colors in bold, bespoke sustainable wooden frames 🔒
Roger and Lenton recently discovered Eye Spy via a referral from a longtime customer. First, they updated their prescriptions with our eye doctor, Dr. Weil. Then, we updated their looks with these fabulous frames!!
Join Meena of at Eye Spy Optical on Thursday, July 18th for our very first DIY eyeglasses chain workshop! You will learn how to create a custom chain or necklace using Vintage Royalty style pieces, baubles, vintage findings, and chains.
The hour-long class will include all the supplies you'll need to create your chain (eyeglasses not included). Find The Vintage Royalty Event Page at the linktree in our bio to sign up!! The cost is $50. See you there!!
🫧Bubblies by Anne et Valentin featuring bright translucent temple arms with bubbles at the ends. Just in time for summer. 🫧 🫧
Kim was a former tortoiseshell-only wearer, but she changed up her look during the pandemic… and hasn’t looked back! When she came to our Nina Mür trunk show in April, we found this perfect purple pair for her full-time wear. 😜But she also fell in love with a Sabine Be frame!! We made up this pair with a computer prescription so Kim can look up hot properties as a realtor for .
It is difficult to pick our favs from the latest arrivals, but these asymmetrical cat eyes just might be it.🤫🤓💕😻
When your favorite colors are lavender and pink...and you walk into Eye Spy, this is what happens!🤓🤩🥳😍
Join Meena of The Vintage Royalty and our fun crew at Eye Spy Optical on Thursday, July 18th for our very first DIY eyeglasses chain workshop! You will learn how to create a custom chain or necklace using Vintage Royalty style pieces, baubles, vintage findings, and chains.
$50 to sign-up! The hour long class will include all the supplies you'll need to create your chain (eyeglasses not included). Find The Vintage Royalty Event Page at the linktree in our bio.
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Address
3350 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657
Opening Hours
Tuesday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Wednesday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |